Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Denarius

Artist/Culture Roman

Dateabout 7–6 BCE

Mediumsilver

Dimensions0.2 mm (11/16 in.)

ClassificationsMetalwork

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Salton

Terms

Object number2001.288

Descriptionobv. head of Augustus, laureate, to right, 'CAESAR.AVGVSTVS.DIVI.P.PATER.PATRIAE', right up, left down, outwardly (inscription for the most part is illegible);

rev. Gaius and Lucius Caesar, togate and veiled, stand facing on left and right respectively; each rests a hand on one of two shields; behind the shields, two crossed spears, in field, a simpulum on left and a lituus on right, 'C.L.CAESARES.AVGVSTI.F.COS.DESIG.PRINC.IVVENT', starting in exergue to right upwards, then left down, outwardly (inscription for the most part is illegible)
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton

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